Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

Vitamin B12, also known as Cobalamin, comes naturally from animal products.

Together with folic acid it produces healthy red blood cells. It also works to keep your central nervous system healthy.

B12 works very closely with Folic Acid and B6 to ensure healthy nerve and immune function and is essential for cell division, red blood formation as well as tissue growth.

This trio has also been found to play key roles in cardiovascular health by reducing homocysteine which may be harmful to your cardiovascular system. (increases your risk of heart attack)

Symptoms of a B12 Vitamin Deficiency

You may also experience other problems such as:

• sore tongue,
• weakness,
• walking and balance problems,
• confusion and,
• even dementia (in advanced cases)

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should not take more than the recommended daily amount.

Some good food sources B12 Cobalamin are:

• Meat
• Fish
• Chicken
• Eggs
• Milk products
• Cheese

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